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QUERY1850

What are Depinges?

By J. S. B.

In the orders made in 1574 for regulating the fishery at Yarmouth, the Dutch settlers there are "To provide themselves with twine and *depinges* in foreign places." What are Depinges?

Topics: Fishery Regulations, Dutch Settlers, Historical Customs

Locations: Yarmouth